Mozzarella Florentine Salad

Recipe By:
Markus1409
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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

A great Salad, not only in taste but wonderful eye appeal. Served with hot garlic bread this salad could be a nice lite entree by doubling the amount of salad greens.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound fresh spinach
  • 8 ounces lowfat mozzarella cheese ball
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between palms
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 slices prosciutto, sliced paper thin
  • 2 ounces roasted red bell peppers, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Directions

  1. 1. Steam spinach for two minutes, until limp. Carefully remove leaves so they remain intact and place on paper towels.
  2. 2. Place mozzarella ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and roll out into a rectangle about eight by six inches, 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
  3. 3. Layer prosciutto to the edges of the mozzarella rectangle. Carefully place two layers of the spinach leaves on top of the prosciutto to cover. Position red pepper strips lengthwise in rows about one inch apart on top of the spinach.
  4. 4. Using plastic wrap as an aid, roll up the layered mozzarella jelly-roll style from the long side. Wrap roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least two hours to firm up.
  5. 5. When ready to serve, slice mozzarella logs into rounds and serve on top of salad greens with sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.